| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $111.88 | 6.498% | $119.15 | $119.15 | $119.15 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.74 | 10.542% | $60.5107 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.26 | 5.532% | $182.8447 | $182.84 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.63 | 12.535% | $16.4639 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.99 | 7.791% | $58.1964 | $58.20 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.57 | 7.511% | $266.165 | $266.17 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.43 | 7.762% | $144.8645 | $144.86 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.50 | $848.1952 | $848.19 | $848.15 | $848.30 | |